May 2nd, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Paul the Hermit, Sheenboro, QC – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation.

April 4th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. James the Less, Eganville – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation.

March 7th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Hedwig, Barry’s Bay – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation.

1st Thursday Holy Hour to Pray for Vocations, Feb. 1st, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, Pembroke

"Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38).

February's Holy Hour will be at Our Lady of Lourdes, Pembroke. It will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by a priest, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation. The topic of the reflection will be "Candlemas - A Light to Reveal You to the Nations (Lk. 2:31)".

November 2nd, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows, Petawawa – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation.

October 5th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception, Bryson, QC – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation.

On August 3rd, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Renfrew – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation.

On July 6th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lapasse, ON – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation.

It is with great joy that I inform you that Bishop Desrochers will ordain Seminarian Lukas Časta to the Diaconate on Friday, June 9, 2023, the feast of St. Columbkille, at the Cathedral of St Columbkille at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend the Mass of Ordination.

Please keep Lukas in your prayers during these weeks of preparation.

On June 1st, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Paroisse Sacré-Cœur, Corbeil – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Mt. 9:37-38). The Holy Hour will consist of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Music, a reflection by Fr. Murray, a Rosary for vocations, and time for silent prayer. These Holy Hours are open to everyone, not just those considering a priestly vocation.

For teens and men who would like to know more about the priestly vocation, meet and pray with Bishop Desrochers, and enjoy an excellent meal!

The evening begins at 5:45pm in the church with vespers, followed by dinner in the parish hall and a talk by Bishop Desrochers. The evening will conclude with Benediction at 7:15pm. Adoration will be taking place in the church all evening for parishioners and parents to pray for vocations.

There is no cost to attend, but you must RSVP by Nov. 20th, so that the caterer can prepare the correct amount of food. To RSVP or if you have questions, please contact Fr. Scott Murray.